Convert hin (Biblical) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Megaliter
1 hin = 3.6666667e-06 ML
Example: convert 15 hin to ML:
15 hin = 15 × 3.6666667e-06 ML = 5.50000005e-05 ML
Hin (Biblical) to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Hin (Biblical)
A hin is a biblical unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately equivalent to 4.55 liters or 1.2 gallons.
History/Origin
The hin originates from ancient Hebrew measurements and is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings and ritual purification, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.
Current Use
Today, the hin is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited practical use outside of scholarly studies, biblical references, and historical reconstructions of ancient measurements.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.